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Resource
Directory
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Places:
Illinois
Corn Growers Association--Ethanol Central
Provides facts, testimonials, studies and research on ethanol.
Illinois
Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association and Checkoff Board works
together for the benefit of Illinois soybean farmers, providing funding
for research, promotion and education programs to increase demand for
Illinois soybeans and improve soybean profit potential.
University
of Illinois Office of Research
Provides information on recent research in the field of biotechnology.
People:
Hans Blaschek, Professor of Food Microbiology. Research interests consist of genetic and physiological manipulation of clostidia and exploiting the potential of these microorganisms for biotechnology application in the fermentation industry. Ph (217) 333-8224.
Bruce Chassy, Associate Executive Director, Campus Biotechnology Center. Dr. Chassy's research interests focus on the development of recombinant DNA techniques and HOST-VECTOR systems for the genetic manipulation of food microorganisms, and the regulation and biochemical mechanism of sugar transport mediated by the PEP-PTS. Ph (217) 244-4497.
Steve Pueppke, Associate Dean for the Office of Research, Department of Crop Sciences. Ph: (217) 333-0240.
Other Places:
Agricultural
Biotechnology
The University of Maryland AgNIC
gateway is a guide to quality agricultural biotechnology information on
the Internet.
Agricultural
Uses of Municipal, Animal and Industrial Byproducts - Agricultural
Research Service Publications
Outlines an expanded role for agriculture as a recycler of manure and other
byproducts discarded by our cities, farms, and industries.
Biotechnology
Regulatory Services
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s
(APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) program regulates the
field testing, movement, and importation of genetically engineered (GE)
organisms that are known to be, or could be plant pests.
Corn
Quality for Industrial Uses
Characteristics of corn used by industry are discussed.
Industrial
Crop Organizations
Provides information on industrial crop organizations.
Industrial
Uses of Agricultural Materials
Full-text report that examines how agricultural materials are used by
industry.
INFIGEN
Infigen is a biotechnology company developing nuclear transfer and genomic
technologies for applications in human healthcare.
Information
Systems for Biotechnology
Provides information resources to support the environmentally responsible
use of agricultural biotechnology products. Here you will find documents
and searchable databases pertaining to the development, testing and regulatory
review of genetically modified plants, animals and microorganisms within
the U.S. and abroad.
National
Agricultural Biotechnology Council
NABC addresses the central questions of agricultural biotechnology from
a multi-constituency perspective.
Fuel
Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues
This CRS Report for Congress provides background and public policy issues
on fuel ethanol.
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of Illinois Extension
Office of Extension and Outreach
College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois
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of Illinois - US Dept of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs
and employment.
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